Question

1. elaine’s second child is due in five months. she is busy getting ready for the new arrival. since pregnancy has been going so well, elaine decided not to cut down on her favorite foods—chocolate, coffee, and soft drinks. elaine’s x rays at her dental appointment last week revealed no tooth decay. she really does feel good. however, since several neighborhood children have had rubella recently, she has decided to ask her doctor for the vaccine on her next visit.

1. marti has a fear of gaining too much weight while she is pregnant. a few years ago, her doctor prescribed amphetamines for a weight - loss program. marti had some of the pills left over, so she is using them to curb her appetite. in addition, she skips breakfast and lunch and eats only a small dinner.

Explanation:

The problem involves analyzing the health - related behaviors of pregnant women (Elaine and Marti). Elaine's decisions about diet and vaccination during pregnancy, and Marti's improper use of amphetamines and restrictive diet during pregnancy are all related to maternal and fetal health, which falls under the subfield of Medicine and Health in Natural Science.

Answer:

The subfield is Medicine and Health (under Natural Science).